Thursday, September 21, 2006
almost there
Hi everyone-
It's almost 11:00pm. I just got home from my last night of my second to last course in my counseling program. I am now going into my internship and then I have one final course. Wow- it's been two years and I'm in the final stretch. I'm not sure how it's all looked to all of you from afar- but it's been an extremely intense experience for me. I've plugged away at each course, each Thursday night, each assignment. I've strategized how to fit it all in and still cover things in my life. I can't identify that I've always known why I've gone this direction- but I've gone nonetheless. I know that I have enriched my brain and my whole being with the whole process. Many Thursday nights, I've driven home with relief that I've made it through another week- but also a sense of accomplishment for what I achieved that week. Because the nature of my program and what it's about- I have needed to do a lot of soul searching about myself- I think I've grown a lot. I have had other experiences, but now I truly understand the meaning of working so hard- sometimes questioning my goal, but still perservering. As I've moved through the program, as hard as it has been at times to complete, I have felt more assured than ever that my goal is to work with children- and support them in uncovering their strengths, setting their goals and achieving their highest success. I am energized with this opportunity.
I absolutely, without a doubt, could not have moved through this program without the incredible support from Duane. He has encouraged me, supported me and cheered me on all along. Words can't express the rock he has been for me. And our daughters have shared in their support- and given me their encouragement that has meant so much to know that my choice to do this program has hopefully been positive for them.
Friday, 2:00pm
I started to write that last night and got too tired to finish. I just wanted to share where I'm at- I'm not finished with my Master's program yet- but I am almost there- and it's a nice feeling to take a breath a little bit to see what I've done.
I missed Dad alot last night as I drove home and thought about how much he liked to be kept posted on my progress in my program. Even the Monday night that he had first been in the hospital- when I went up to visit him- we talked about my homework for the week and the presentation that I was preparing for that Thursday night. He gave me encouragement as I talked about my anxiety and presenting in front of the class. We talked about him and how he felt but he really was more interested in my school work. I went to class that Thursday night and shared that my Dad was in the hospital, I went to class the following Thursday night and shared that my Dad had died. It was so fast to me- and I still struggle with that.
My life has revolved around Thursday nights for two years- but I'm seeing some light at the end of the tunnel but also feeling like I have worked hard and soon I hope to be settled into a new career. If I hadn't started two years ago- I wouldn't be where I have gotten to now- sometimes you just have to go for it.
Love to everyone-
Kay
It's almost 11:00pm. I just got home from my last night of my second to last course in my counseling program. I am now going into my internship and then I have one final course. Wow- it's been two years and I'm in the final stretch. I'm not sure how it's all looked to all of you from afar- but it's been an extremely intense experience for me. I've plugged away at each course, each Thursday night, each assignment. I've strategized how to fit it all in and still cover things in my life. I can't identify that I've always known why I've gone this direction- but I've gone nonetheless. I know that I have enriched my brain and my whole being with the whole process. Many Thursday nights, I've driven home with relief that I've made it through another week- but also a sense of accomplishment for what I achieved that week. Because the nature of my program and what it's about- I have needed to do a lot of soul searching about myself- I think I've grown a lot. I have had other experiences, but now I truly understand the meaning of working so hard- sometimes questioning my goal, but still perservering. As I've moved through the program, as hard as it has been at times to complete, I have felt more assured than ever that my goal is to work with children- and support them in uncovering their strengths, setting their goals and achieving their highest success. I am energized with this opportunity.
I absolutely, without a doubt, could not have moved through this program without the incredible support from Duane. He has encouraged me, supported me and cheered me on all along. Words can't express the rock he has been for me. And our daughters have shared in their support- and given me their encouragement that has meant so much to know that my choice to do this program has hopefully been positive for them.
Friday, 2:00pm
I started to write that last night and got too tired to finish. I just wanted to share where I'm at- I'm not finished with my Master's program yet- but I am almost there- and it's a nice feeling to take a breath a little bit to see what I've done.
I missed Dad alot last night as I drove home and thought about how much he liked to be kept posted on my progress in my program. Even the Monday night that he had first been in the hospital- when I went up to visit him- we talked about my homework for the week and the presentation that I was preparing for that Thursday night. He gave me encouragement as I talked about my anxiety and presenting in front of the class. We talked about him and how he felt but he really was more interested in my school work. I went to class that Thursday night and shared that my Dad was in the hospital, I went to class the following Thursday night and shared that my Dad had died. It was so fast to me- and I still struggle with that.
My life has revolved around Thursday nights for two years- but I'm seeing some light at the end of the tunnel but also feeling like I have worked hard and soon I hope to be settled into a new career. If I hadn't started two years ago- I wouldn't be where I have gotten to now- sometimes you just have to go for it.
Love to everyone-
Kay
// posted by duanemeganmarisakayfamily @ 10:56 PM 
